The rose-tinted glasses are gone: Netanyahu presents a new version | Avi Ashkenazi

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ascended the peak of the Syrian Mount Hermon ridge, three years after the 'rose-tinted glasses' video. This time, in a security-oriented look, he declared that Israel will defeat the terror regime in Iran. Meanwhile, the IDF is preparing for threats from Lebanon, Gaza, and Yemen, including a large divisional exercise in the south and strikes in Gaza.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ascended yesterday (Wednesday) to the peak of the Syrian Mount Hermon ridge, three years after the 'rose-tinted glasses' video that drew criticism. This time, in a security-oriented look including a flak jacket and black aviator sunglasses, he declared: 'We will not allow any terror army to establish itself on our border. We are committed to defeating the terror regime in Iran - and we will do it.' The visit comes against the backdrop of a shocking publication in the Haaretz newspaper and ahead of the approval to blow up the remaining tunnels on the Ali Taher ridge, a move that will lead to the loss of Hezbollah's strategic assets. Meanwhile, the IDF is preparing for threats in additional arenas: Division 80 completed a large-scale exercise simulating a raid by hundreds of pro-Iranian and Houthi militants on a southern city, and the IDF struck Hamas weapons warehouses in Gaza, including one near Shifa Hospital. The article emphasizes that Hamas continues its attempts to maintain armed activity in the Strip.